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title: "Pre-employment screening checks"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0eb38d5-0fb4-4118-8030-be987c15f836"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2017-02-27"
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# Pre-employment screening checks

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0eb38d5-0fb4-4118-8030-be987c15f836

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking an organisation to provide ongoing online pre-employment screening checks, including basic criminal background checks and standard DBS checks for specific professionals. This tender, titled "Pre-employment screening checks," falls under the personnel services industry category and is located in various regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, London, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 11 April 2016 and the contract period running from 01 August 2016 to 01 August 2019. The total contract value is £80,000.

This procurement process represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering personnel services and background checks, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in screening services will be well-suited to compete for future tenders similar to this, especially those looking to collaborate with governmental organisations like the GMC. Engaging in such contracts can help companies enhance their market presence and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

We are looking for an organisation who can work with us on an ongoing basis to provide online pre-employment screening checks. This includes Basic criminal background checks for staff and associates on appointment and on rechecking once every four years from Disclosure Scotland Standard DBS checks for lawyers and Chartered/ Certified Accountants Financial checks as described above or a similar check References to support our in house team during peak periods of recruitment Any other pre-employment screening services on a needs basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcec271-ca25-48cb-aeb9-9248eedbc4b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 1 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIFILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcec271-ca25-48cb-aeb9-9248eedbc4b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcec271-ca25-48cb-aeb9-9248eedbc4b8
  27th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB139410
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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